InjuryGEI
NA
Received Mar 7, 2003 · Event occurred Feb 27, 2003
Report 2242056-2003-00003 · MDR key 446818
Device
Generic name
Electrosurgical Suction Coagulator
Manufacturer
Alto Development Corp./dba Ace Medical Corp.Model number
NACatalog number
050-005
Lot number
024
Product problems
- Fire
- Sparking
Patient
6 YR
- Burn(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THERE WAS A SPARK/FLAME FROM THE CAUTERY PENCIL DURING T & A SURGERY CAUSING A SUPERFICIAL BURN TO THE NASOPHARYNGEAL AREA OF THE PT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RECOVERY WAS WITHOUT INCIDENT AND THE PT WAS DISCHARGED THE SAME DAY OF SURGERY WITH NO RESIDUAL EFFEFCTS APPARENT OR EXPECTED.